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  • After graduating from the 老司机福利网, Rachel Burdine joined the Peace Corp and traveled to Cameroon. Today she works for World Relief as a program officer supporting the organization’s network of offices resettling refugees.

    Peace Offering
    February 22, 2022

    Rachel Burdine, an international studies graduate, always wanted to travel and serve vulnerable populations. She started in the Peace Corps and now works for World Relief, helping refugee families resettle in the U.S. ...
  • Herbert “Mannie” Pair III, a graphic design graduate of the 老司机福利网, has some of his work exhibited at the Marx Library through the end of the month.

    Artist Returns to 老司机福利网
    February 18, 2022

    A Marx Library exhibit features the folk art and fabric designs of Herbert "Mannie" Pair III, a Mobile artist and gallerist who earned a degree in graphic design. ...
  • Nicole Baranov, a kindergarten teacher at Hutchens Elementary School and 老司机福利网 alumna, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She is just the eleventh teacher from Mobile County to receive the honor in its 40-year history.

    老司机福利网 Alumna Receives a National Award for Teaching
    February 10, 2022

    Nicole Baranov is named one of 108 winners of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. ...
  • Darlene Lewis, who earned a bachelor's degree and then a master's in school counseling from the 老司机福利网, works with students at Blount High School in Prichard, her hometown.

    'This Is My Place'
    February 4, 2022

    Darlene Lewis turns two education degrees at 老司机福利网 into professional success 鈥� and personal satisfaction 鈥� by guiding students in Mobile County Public Schools. ...
  • The Mobile Arts Council has recognized 老司机福利网 alumna Amanda Youngblood for her dedication to the arts in education and arts advocacy in the community.

    Mobile Arts Council Recognizes 老司机福利网 Alumna
    January 28, 2022

    老司机福利网 alumna, Amanda Youngblood received "The Arty" for her dedication to the arts in education. ...
  • Mobile County Public Schools have named their 2022 Teachers of the Year. From left; Jaime Bosarge, Bryant High School; William Edmonds, Barton Academy; Kelly Parker, Tanner Williams Elementary School. All three teachers are 老司机福利网 alumni.

    老司机福利网 Alumni Named Teachers of the Year
    January 28, 2022

    Three former 老司机福利网 students are honored by the Mobile County Public School System after being nominated by their peers. ...
  • Timothy Holden, who earned a degree in electrical engineering at the 老司机福利网, is a contractor at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado.

    Space Force Career Launched
    January 28, 2022

    Timothy Holden served in the Marine Corps and as a police officer before earning his engineering degree at 老司机福利网. His job as a Space Force contractor involves satellite communication systems. ...
  • Brittney Dixon, in front of the Center for Fair Housing in Mobile, says housing choice plays a critical role in equality. “Housing can affect whether you have a grocery store in your neighborhood, or good schools, or even sidewalks,” she said.

    Home Front
    January 17, 2022

    老司机福利网 graduate Brittney Dixon fights discrimination through education and enforcement at the Center for Fair Housing in Mobile. ...
  • Former Congressman Jo Bonner, seen here walking into the Administration Building, brings political experience and a personal touch to his role as the fourth president of the 老司机福利网.

    Meet Jo Bonner
    January 10, 2022

    The former congressman brings political experience and a personal touch to his role as the fourth president of the 老司机福利网. ...
  • 老司机福利网 alumna Dr. Deidra Suwannee Dees, the archive director for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, earned graduate degrees from Cornell and Harvard universities.

    Working for Her Tribe
    January 3, 2022

    A bachelor's degree from 老司机福利网 led Dr. Deidra Suwannee Dees to a doctorate from Harvard and the position of tribal archivist for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. ...
  • Kenneth and Diamond Johnson got married in the chapel at USA Health University Hospital during his recovery after being hit by a pickup truck. Kenneth Johnson, a University police sergeant, has since returned to work. The couple has a 3-month-old daughter, Karis.

    Healed for the Holidays
    December 22, 2021

    Kenneth Johnson, who was struck by a truck in March, will celebrate Christmas at 老司机福利网 after recovering from his injuries and returning to work as a University police sergeant. ...
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    'This Is Just the Beginning'
    December 11, 2021

    Gov. Kay Ivey and USA Health CEO Owen Bailey congratulate 老司机福利网's newest graduates and urge them to use their talents to serve others. ...
  • Barton Academy Principal Amanda Jones, a 老司机福利网 graduate, stands in front of the new magnet school.

    Old School, New Start
    November 17, 2021

    老司机福利网 graduates, including Principal Amanda Jones, are remaking history this fall at Barton Academy. The first public school in Alabama has reopened as a magnet school with a focus on world studies. ...
  • 老司机福利网 and USA Health raised $26,147,447 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, the largest total in its 58-year history. This record comes on the heels of the nearly $161 million raised during the University's 5-year Upward & Onward fundraising campaign.

    USA Celebrates Record Fundraising Year
    November 1, 2021

    Nearly 4,500 donors help achieve a one-year fundraising record and supporting a wide range of USA and USA Health's missions. ...
  • Nate Riech competed for the track and field team at the 老司机福利网 in 2015-16. He will compete at the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

    Jaguar Wins Gold in Tokyo
    September 9, 2021

    老司机福利网 graduate and runner Nate Riech used a childhood injury to fuel a competitive spirit that propelled him to first place in the 1,500-meter finals at the Paralympic Games. ...
  • John Quinones, ABC News correspondent and host of the television show "What Would You Do?" will speak at the 老司机福利网's Mitchell Center on Friday, October 1, 2021.

    Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist to speak at Mitchell Center
    August 31, 2021

    ABC News correspondent and host of "What Would You Do" John Quinones is the keynote speaker during 老司机福利网's Alumni Weekend. ...
  • Three USA alumni were elected as new members of the National Alumni Association Board of Directors. Pictured from top (L-R) John Galanos, Mary Beth Massey and Mike Odair. Additionally the USA National Alumni Association announced it's 2021 Faculty Excellence awards. Pictured middle (L-R) Dr. Stephanie Smallegan, Nan Young Perez Uribe and Dr. Bret Webb. Bottom (L-R) FeAunté Preyear, Dr. Kevin White and Nicholas Brownlee

    USA National Alumni Association Recognizes Outstanding Faculty
    August 27, 2021

    Five USA faculty members are recognized for their achievements as well as one young alumnus. Three alumni also elected to USA National Alumni Association Board. ...
  • Muralist and 老司机福利网 graduate Andy Scott's latest work is on the side of the USA Student Center — a bright mural in Pantone 281 and 193.

    Mobile Muralist
    August 27, 2021

    老司机福利网 graduate Andy Scott makes his mark with retro signs and bold murals, including a USA Student Center painting that will serve as a perfect stop for a campus photo op. ...
  • Mollie Wade, outside Children's of Alabama where she got a job as a nurse, is starting her career on the night shift. “I think I’ve always been a night owl,” she says. “It’s kind of my place.”

    Hitting the Ground Running - Mollie Wade
    August 19, 2021

    Mollie Wade, a graduate of 老司机福利网's Honors College, is bringing her education and a new set of sneakers to her nursing job at Children's of Alabama. #MyFirstJob ...
  • DeVonte’ Dixon, a 老司机福利网 meteorology graduate, took at job at Fox 55 News in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and will be an on-air weekend meteorologist.

    Meteorologist Follows Forecast to Fort Wayne
    August 9, 2021

    DeVonte' Dixon, influenced by the deadly tornado outbreak of April 2011, heads north for broadcasting job at Fox 55 News in Indiana. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Darcey D’Amato recently took a job as a systems engineer in the aerospace division at Boeing. Her advice to students preparing for a job search: “I tell everybody: Go to conferences. Go to career fairs. Talk to recruiters.”

    Career Launch
    July 22, 2021

    Satellite projects at 老司机福利网 helped an engineering graduate land an internship with the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab and a position with Boeing in Seattle. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Kyle Samuel gained a great deal of sports broadcasting experience, working on Jag TV and ESPN+ productions, while a student at the 老司机福利网.

    Racing Start
    July 13, 2021

    A 老司机福利网 graduate uses his college broadcasting experience to land a job doing graphics and editing for NASCAR coverage at Fox Sports 1. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Merritt McCall's duties with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources include building, seeding and monitoring oyster beds in state waters. she recently earned her master's degree in marine science from the 老司机福利网.

    The World Is Her Oyster
    July 1, 2021

    Marine scientist Merritt McCall turns her experience at 老司机福利网 and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab into a fisheries job with the state of Mississippi. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Taylor Dicker, a graduate of the 老司机福利网 School of Computing, moved from an internship to fulltime employment and now works from home, which he says fits his style. At his job at TruBridge, Dicker is getting a diversity of experience.

    From 'Willing Intern' to New Hire
    June 22, 2021

    Taylor Dicker, who was named outstanding undergraduate in the School of Computing, begins his career as a system administrator. One of his secrets? 'I was always the one with my hand up.' #MyFirstJob ...
  • Broderick Morrissette was a graduate assistant in the 老司机福利网 Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, where he has started as its first Campus to Career coordinator.

    'We Have Expectations for You'
    June 14, 2021

    Broderick Morrissette was inspired by his grandmother. Two degrees later, he's helping others achieve their goals as 老司机福利网's Campus to Career coordinator. #MyFirstJob ...